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Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which includes lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland and bone marrow.
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It can affect other organs throughout the body and there are many types of lymphoma.
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Symptoms of lymphoma include swollen lymph nodes, fever, night sweats, feeling tired, and weight loss.
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Treatment for lymphoma includes chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy.
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Summary
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's germ-fighting network.
The lymphatic system includes the lymph nodes (lymph glands), spleen, thymus gland and bone marrow. Lymphoma can affect all those areas as well as other organs throughout the body.
Many types of lymphoma exist.
Lymphoma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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Lymphoma is a cancer that starts in cells that are part of the body's immune system. Knowing which type of lymphoma you have is important because it affects your treatment options and your outlook (prognosis). If you aren’t sure which type you have, ask your doctor so you can get the right information.
Lymphoma Cancer | Understanding Lymphoma
cancer.org
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Lymphoma is a broad term for cancer that begins in cells of the lymph system. The two main types are Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Hodgkin lymphoma can often be cured. The prognosis of NHL depends on the specific type.
Lymphoma—Patient Version - NCI - National Cancer Institute
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Lymphoma is a general term for cancers that start in the lymph system, and there are two main kinds: Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Symptoms of lymphoma include swollen lymph nodes, fever, night sweats, feeling tired, and weight loss, and research has found many links to certain kinds of lymphoma. Treatment for lymphoma includes chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy, and the CDC provides information on the causes of lymphoma and the symptoms of different types of lymphoma.
Lymphoma | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Lymphoma is a group of blood and lymph tumors that develop from lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell). In current usage the name usually refers to just the cancerous…
Lymphoma - Wikipedia
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